A trip to Rome
https://clipchamp.com/watch/TJXkYC0DesM Click on the link above for a short presentation. It was a great time together. We walked around a lot, had some good food and prayed in some really special places. Have a look!
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Stella Maris Ministry
What does it mean to be a Stella Maris Chaplain? In short, it means that I take care of people who work on the water in the Southern end of Lake Michigan. Some of these men and women work for the Coast Guard. Some of these people are international sailors, from places like the Philippines…
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Safe Passage Trick or Treating Halloween Night
Come and have some fun with your kids! Our neighbors on 22nd Place between Hoyne and Wolcott are stocking up on candy for the kids. There’s a Costume Contest, a Photo Booth, Games and Prizes, and free gifts for the first 100 kids who sign up. Join us for some fun on the 31st of…
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Floating
I’ve been floating lately. It wasn’t my idea, but it’s a good one! I’m partway through Dr. Bessel VanDerKolk’s book on healing trauma, and it’s a great read so far. He has studied trauma for a long time and he’s come up with some remarkable research. (The Body Keeps the Score, Brain, Mind, and Body…
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Urgent Call for Help: Support Migrants in Need!
🚨 Urgent Call for Help: Support Migrants in Need! 🚨 Pilsen, we’re facing a situation where migrants – including pregnant women and children – are left without proper shelter at an overwhelmed local police station. They’re in urgent need of blankets, sleeping bags, inflatable mattresses, strollers, and baby wipes. 📍 Drop-off Location: St. Paul…
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Press Release on Clean Air for Pilsen
Press Release: For Immediate Release Date: 08/08/2023 Demanding Clean Air for Chicago’s Neighborhoods: Community Protest at City Hall Residents and activists are coming together to raise their voices and demand action to address the air pollution plaguing our communities. On August 17th at 10 AM, a protest will take place on the 5th floor of…
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OktoberFiesta is BACK!
Our Block Party is back! Let’s come together at OktoberFiesta! OktoberFiesta is our special twist on the traditional Oktoberfest – the famous German celebration of culture, food, and community. This time, we’re infusing the spirit of the Mexican culture thriving in Pilsen. A Melting Pot of Flavors and Fun Last year’s OktoberFiesta was…
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Trauma Remedies!
Cathy Ortiz (parishioner) and Dr. Brian Dickover (Michiagan City) I, along with a few other helpers, have been discussing mental health questions for years. Cathy coordinates mental health services for Sinai Health. Dr. Brian Dickover is a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and an intensive care physician. And as you know, I’ve been a…
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An Old Article
From Church Magazine, published originally in Spring 2001 Reverend Michael Enright, s..L., is the pastor of Immaculate Conception parish in Chicago. The Limits of Psychology When violence tears the fabric of a neighborhood and debilitates the residents, ministers in the inner city must learn to help a population suffering the effects of trauma.…
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Having doubts… is it a good thing or a bad thing? At the end of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus appears to the disciples on the holy mountain. This is right before he leaves them. St. Matthew writes that “The disciples worshipped, but they doubted.” Then, right after that line, Jesus commissions them to go out to…
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